{"id":12288,"date":"2024-06-28T16:27:54","date_gmt":"2024-06-28T16:27:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ugandaupdatenews.com\/?p=12288"},"modified":"2024-06-28T16:27:58","modified_gmt":"2024-06-28T16:27:58","slug":"health-minister-dr-aceng-hails-astrazenecas-healthy-heart-africa-programme-to-tackle-chronic-kidney-disease-burden-in-uganda","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prowebinhost.com\/anzu\/health-minister-dr-aceng-hails-astrazenecas-healthy-heart-africa-programme-to-tackle-chronic-kidney-disease-burden-in-uganda\/","title":{"rendered":"Health Minister Dr. Aceng Hails AstraZeneca\u2019s Healthy Heart Africa Programme To Tackle Chronic Kidney Disease Burden In Uganda"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\u25cf     Initially focused on hypertension, this expansion underscores AstraZeneca’s dedication to confronting the rising burden of non-communicable diseases and improving health outcomes for people in Uganda<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25cf     Expansion includes enhancing access to prevention and screening for CKD, particularly among at-risk populations such as those with hypertension and type-2 diabetes<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 By Our Reporters<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

AstraZeneca, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health in Uganda and the Uganda Protestant Bureau (UPMB), has unveiled an extension of the Healthy Heart Africa (HHA) programme to tackle the burden of chronic kidney disease (CKD) as well as hypertension and cardiovascular disease in Uganda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Initially focused on hypertension, this expansion underscores AstraZeneca’s dedication to confronting the burden of non-communicable disease and improving health outcomes for people throughout Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The extension of this important national health intervention was announced in Kampala at an event held at Protea Hotel and presided over by Uganda\u2019s Health Minister , Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Uganda’s Health Minister Dr. jane ruth Aceng<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Minister Aceng, said that the expansion of the Healthy Heart Africa programme for another two years to address chronic kidney disease in Uganda is timely and represents a significant advancement in the country\u2019s healthcare landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201c Through strategic collaboration with AstraZeneca and the Uganda Protestant Medical Bureau (UPMB) , we are steadfast in our commitment to improving access to high-quality healthcare services and fostering improved health outcomes for all Ugandans. Supported by concerted governmental efforts, we will redouble our endeavours to educate communities about hypertension symptoms and risk factors, underscoring the importance of adopting healthy lifestyles,” Aceng stated. Non Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in Uganda and sure proper treatment .<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Gilbert Manirakiza – CEO, Newmark Group, Dr. Grace Kansiime, Consultant Nephrologist, Dr. Charles Oyoo, Commissioner of NCDs at the Ministry of Health-Uganda, Dr. Susan Nakireka, Consultant Physician-Uganda NCDA, and Dr. Imran Rasheed, Global Policy Director & HHA Lead, AstraZeneca, during the launch of Healthy Heart Africa (HHA) Initiative in Kampala, Uganda<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aceng called upon Ugandans to under take periodic screening to detect the increasing cases of None Communicable Diseases such as kidney disease , diabetes and hypertension among others -to ensure proper treatment and save lives .<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHealth is a personal responsibility and we must step forward to fight NCDs\u201d, she stressed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Dr Tonny Tumwesigye Executive Director, Uganda Protestant Medical Bureau, noted that the integration of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) protocol into Uganda’s healthcare framework marked a critical advancement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201c Given the considerable burden of kidney disease in Uganda and its associated traditional risk factors, a united effort is necessary. With AstraZeneca’s scientific expertise and the government’s instrumental role in policy integration, UPMB is eager to contribute institutional and technical capacity building. Our aim is to ensure the seamless implementation of this initiative, ultimately benefiting the health of Ugandans\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr.Grace Kansiime, a Nephrologist Consultant regretted to note that cronic kideny disease was prevalent in 30% of Uganda\u2019s population and about 850 million people are affected globally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commissioner of NCDs at the Ministry of Health ,Dr.Charles Oyoo Akiya called for coordinated partnership among health providers to avoid duplication and waste of resources while creating public awareness to reduce NCDs burden .<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng, Hon. Minister in the Ministry of Health (third right) during the launch of Healthy Heart Africa (HHA) Initiative in Kampala, Uganda. Joining her from left is Dr. Grace Kansiime, Consultant Nephrologist, Dr. Susan Nakireka, Consultant Physician \u2013 Uganda NCDA, Dr. Tonny Tumwesigye, Executive Director, Uganda Protestant Medical Bureau, Deepak Aroram Country President \u2013 Africa Cluster, AstraZeneca, and Dr Charles Oyoo Akiya, Commissioner of NCDs at the Ministry of Health, Uganda<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recognising the interconnected nature of cardiovascular and kidney diseases, as well as the growing impact of climate change on\u00a0health<\/a>, HHA is broadening its scope to provide comprehensive solutions. This includes enhancing access to prevention and screening for CKD, particularly among at-risk populations such as those with hypertension and type-2 diabetes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deepak Arora, Country President of African Cluster at AstraZeneca, said; \u201ctoday marks a significant milestone in our commitment to enhance healthcare outcomes across Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the burden of chronic kidney disease continues to rise in sub-Saharan Africa, AstraZeneca remains committed to expanding the mission of Healthy Heart Africa to address this pressing health challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our efforts in Uganda signify a pivotal step towards improving healthcare outcomes and combating the devastating impact of non-communicable diseases in the region.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 He added thus ;\u201cthrough this initiative, we aim to challenge conventional perspectives and advocate for healthcare policy reforms to elevate outcomes for all individuals affected by Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), regardless of their demographic, geographic, or socio-economic circumstances.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The global burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) continues to increase. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) Country Disease Outlook Report 2023<\/a>, 35% of total deaths in Uganda are due to NCDs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The country’s community prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) varies between 2% to 7%<\/a>, with a significantly higher occurrence of up to 15%<\/a> among individuals living with HIV or hypertension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The incidence of kidney disease currently ranks among the top 10 causes of mortality. Among patients admitted with CKD, the case fatality rate stands at 21%, rising to 51%<\/a> among those with end-stage kidney disease, or End Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Heal Heart Africa<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Launched in 2014, Healthy Heart Africa was established to address the increasing burden of cardiovascular diseases in Africa. In 2024, the programme expanded to target a broader range of NCDs, including CKD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The programme aims to improve health outcomes, with a focus on increasing awareness of the symptoms and risks of hypertension and CKD; providing health education and access to early screening and treatment; and delivering training to healthcare providers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This supports health system resilience by relieving the social and economic burden arising from late-stage treatment and care of cardiovascular and related diseases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since its inception, the programme has conducted almost 57 million blood pressure screenings and trained more than 11,590 healthcare professionals across nine African nations. With 1,520 dedicated healthcare facilities, Healthy Heart Africa has identified over 11 million individuals with elevated blood pressure, marking significant progress in addressing cardiovascular health in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About AstraZeneca – <\/strong>AstraZeneca – African Cluster<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

AstraZeneca (LSE\/STO\/Nasdaq: AZN) is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery, development, and commercialisation of prescription medicines in Oncology, Rare Diseases, and BioPharmaceuticals, including Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolism, and Respiratory & Immunology. With operations in over 100 countries, AstraZeneca’s innovative medicines are utilised by millions of patients worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Editor: msserwanga@gmail.com<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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